HFTP 2015–2016 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors Begin Term
The Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) have officially begun the 2015—2016 term. The association leaders represent a variety of hospitality industry segments (clubs, hotels, academics and management companies), and will use their professional expertise to help guide the association as it carries out its strategic plan.
The Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) have officially begun the 2015—2016 term. The association leaders represent a variety of hospitality industry segments (clubs, hotels, academics and management companies), and will use their professional expertise to help guide the association as it carries out its strategic plan. In the coming year, the association is looking to continue with expanding its global reach, including new educational opportunities in Far-East Asia, India and Europe; promoting HFTP's new, hospitality-specific search site Pineapplesearch.com; and maintaining the top-notch education and resources for the hospitality finance and technology professional community.
The 2015–2016 Global Executive Committee members include:
- President: Arlene Ramirez, CHAE, CHE, CHIA, MBA; Principal; ADR Hospitality Consulting
- Vice President: Lyle Worthington, CHTP; Hospitality IT Consultant
- Treasurer: Timothy G. Nauss, CHAE; Chief Financial Officer; Macao Studio City
- Secretary: Scot Campbell, CHTP; Vice President & Chief Architectural Officer IT; Caesars Entertainment
- Immediate Past President: Daniel N. Conti, Jr., CHAE, CAM; Director of Finance; the Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place
The 2015—2016 Global Board of Directors include:
- Director Neil Foster, CHTP, MBA; IT Consultant; Tech-Tonic Hospitality Services
- Director Christopher Garland; Senior Vice President of Operations Finance; Four Seasons Hotels, Ltd.
- Director Rosemarie Gilchrist, CHAE; Chief Financial Officer; The Country Club
- Director Allison Low, CPA, CHAE; Tax Manager; Peterson Sullivan
- Director Ted Horner; Managing Director; E. Ted Horner and Associates Pty
- Director Kaeko Shirasu-Bailey, CPA; Assurance Senior Manager; McGladrey
- Director Cindy Estis Green; Co-founder and CEO; Kalibri Labs
- Director Chris Koepper, CPA; CFO; Cliffs Club Partners
- Director Michael Levie; CEO; CitizenM
- Director Mark Pate Sr., CHAE, CPA; Assistant Controller/IT Director; Highpointe Hotel Corporation
- Director Kris Singleton; CIO; Omni Hotels & Resorts
- Director Sherry Marek; Co-founder and Vice President; Datavision Technologies
- Exchange Director, Ex Officio Joori Jeon, CPA, CAE; President and COO; American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute
- Director, Ex Oficio Frank Wolfe, CAE; CEO for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals
For more information on HFTP leadership and leadership opportunities, contact HFTP Executive Services Administrator Connie Hong at [email protected] or +1 (512) 220-4022.
About Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with offices in the EU and India. HFTP is recognized as a group supporting the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities and conferences and events. HFTP produces international events throughout the year, including the world's largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. In addition, it oversees the publication of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI®), Hotel Online® and Hospitality Upgrade Magazine. Through its combined websites, the association has more than 140,000 site visitors a month. For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org.